Hi

Thinking of replacing my headlights with Osram Next Generation bulbs but I cant figure out which bulbs to get. Nothing in the handbook!

Seems the low beam is H7 but what is the high beam?

I presume I can just do a straight bulb switch ?

Thanks for any information

H7 for the headlights and I just put in Next Gen Osram Nightbreaker Laser and they make a massive difference.

 

Here they are on Amazon for only £19.45 a pair: https://amzn.to/32UY9AT

 

I bought them after reading that they scored best bulb 2019 in Autocar mag.

 

H15 for the main beam (assuming you don't have xenons or LED) but I haven't changed those yet.

 

Nick

Edited 18 November, 20196 yr by NikTheGeek

Thanks Nik

 

I had finally worked out it was H15 for the main beam and obviously read the same Autocar best bulb article that you did  ('cos I too got Next Gen Osram H7s)

 

I can only find Osram Cool Blue Intense H15 and not the Next Generation. Have you found a source? Do Osram even make an H15 Next Generation?

 

Sam

 

No, they only do original or cool blue intense for H15.

I fancy the cool blue though since they also run the DRL's from the same bulb

 

Edited 18 November, 20196 yr by NikTheGeek

DRL's  ?

1 minute ago, RIncewindwiz said:

DRL's  ?

 

Daytime Running Lights

Ah - Yes. But that is a function of the H15 design isn't it?

 

And I presume Cool Intense Blue is simply marketing jargon for actually white (as opposed to the brownish white of the standard bulb!)

@themanwithnoaim has recommended mtec bulbs as good replacements for H7, H8 and H15 bulbs

Be aware a facelift car has H7 as both dipped beam & main beam (according to both Osram & Philips website) compared to the H7 dipped & H15 main beam on pre facelift cars.  I've ordered a 2nd set of Philips Racing Vision H7 bulbs so I'll let you know if there are any issues when they arrive!!

23 hours ago, PetrolDave said:

@themanwithnoaim has recommended mtec bulbs as good replacements for H7, H8 and H15 bulbs

 

I ran the MTEC H15 Super white for main beam and erm, i took them out the following day.  Yes they were very white on DRL but on full beam, honestly struggled to see they were on when driving on unlit roads.  I ended up with Osram Cool Blue Intense and they were spot on.  As for the H7 I ran the GE Electric 150% brighter as they cam out op in the tests at the time (about a year ago).

18 minutes ago, ScoutCJB said:

 

I ran the MTEC H15 Super white for main beam and erm, i took them out the following day.  Yes they were very white on DRL but on full beam, honestly struggled to see they were on when driving on unlit roads.  I ended up with Osram Cool Blue Intense and they were spot on.  As for the H7 I ran the GE Electric 150% brighter as they cam out op in the tests at the time (about a year ago).

 

Were the cool blue, for DRL, whiter and brighter than the standard Skoda supplied bulb? I'm very happy with my Osram Nightbreaker Laser for the headlights, but I hate the yellow look to the DRL's. Main beam is ok, but could be better.

 

thanks

 

Nick

Yes , they (Osram Cool Blue Intense) were whiter as a DRL and deffo brighter as full beam.

Comparison of Philips RacingVision in dipped beam & stock bulb in main beam. Both bulbs H7. RacingVision definitely whiter.

 

This morning after photo taken I changed the main beam bulb too so now complete RacingVision.

 

Edited 21 November, 20196 yr by Kental

Driving home tonight the difference is noticeable, but clearly not like Xenon or LED factory. But for just over £40 upgrade full H7 RacingVision 4 bulbs is worth it. PS no I don’t work for Philips!!!

Hi,

 

New bulb just out, "Philips RacingVision GT200 car bulbs elevate your automotive experience. Up to 200% brighter light"